Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to nine violations.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer at prepping room at back” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Weston average 72, so Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to dishwasher
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up soiled glove from floor than engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Basic - Working containers of food (salt) removed from original container not identified by common name. Prep shelf
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on stove In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 90F. Employee turned on burner stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior bottom of low boy freezer has accumulation of fries.
22-16-4
64
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed multiple employee rubbing hands for less than 15 seconds. Employees rehashed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from fryer - raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee items not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed ribs without time mark- item held for approximately 30 minutes. Operator provided proper time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at expo station - sweet potatoes (109F - Hot Holding)as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 10 minutes. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at dishwasher machine. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing at bar. Operator provided item. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at outside station. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine on north storage room. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed utensils stored in splash area next to handwashing sink at outside station. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at prepping room at back. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water 110F. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing at bar. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler - chicken salad not covered. Operator covered item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
29
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pulling up his pants by waistline. Employee failed to wash hands before returning to cooking duties.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop soiled plates then manipulated clean plates. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawers- raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item out of temperature for 10 minutes. Operator placed bags of ice on item. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at warmer next to fry station - wings without time mark. As per operator item held for 2 hours. Operator provided time mark. Additionally observed container of cooked ribs without time mark - employee provided time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fryer station - sweet potatoes (115F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator refried item. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at 3 handwashing sinks at the front bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at dry goods room - personal bags stored on dry goods rack. Observed at fryer station - hoodie stored next to wing sauces. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
14-69-4
37
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. Two cooling drawers-; portioned noodles (52F - Cold Holding); pesto sauce (50F - Cold Holding); eggs batter (51F - Cold Holding) -Fry station-flip top- pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); Mia shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); butter milk (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator food held less than 4 hours, employee ice bath containers for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cook line-Sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions. .
01B-19-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cook line-Sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions. .
03F-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pair of tongs under grill flat, Employee removed to be wash and sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door does not seal properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor and lower shelves inside walk in freezer
14-69-4
55
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching fry baskets that was contaminated with raw fish, then prepared food with out washing hands. Spoke to manager about hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (57F - Cold Holding); Tuna (50F - Cold Holding); Burger meat (50F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding); marinara (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); (52F). In reach-in cooler drawers on cook line. As per manager items were brought to cooler approximately 3 hour prior to inspection, item not prepped or portioned today. Manager place ice pack in top of item. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at the bar used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee rearranged drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter next to food preparation area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At bar. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
37
Jan 11, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer at prepping room at back” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill.
How does Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Weston?
Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Weston average of 72.
Has Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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